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Title: foam core
Post by: kswelder on April 15, 2012, 12:12:00 PM
What are the Pro's Con's of having foam cores? Thinking about ordering a zipper and just cant decided what I want.

Thanks Nolan
Title: Re: foam core
Post by: fz4vgq on April 15, 2012, 12:23:00 PM
I think you find everything you ask for about foam cores here:  http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=113209
Title: Re: foam core
Post by: Over&Under on April 15, 2012, 12:40:00 PM
Best upgrade for the money IMO.  Smoother faster and more consistent limb.

And pair that with a Zipper from Bill Dunn and you can't go wrong!
Title: Re: foam core
Post by: KentuckyTJ on April 15, 2012, 01:01:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Over&Under:
Best upgrade for the money IMO.  Smoother faster and more consistent limb.

And pair that with a Zipper from Bill Dunn and you can't go wrong!
Totally agree with Jake, a no brainer in my book. I have shot both wood and the Zipper foam cores and for the little extra its worth every penny.
Title: Re: foam core
Post by: Jedimaster on April 15, 2012, 01:56:00 PM
Foam cores have some advantages (consistency & stability) but not all limb designs demonstrate a perceptible benefit from the material - that's where you have to trust the person that designed the limb to lead you straight. When I bought my Zipper, Bill recommended foam cores. That was enough for me and I'm glad I listened. It is a relatively inexpensive upgrade and if you can find a bow that shoots better, buy two!     :thumbsup:
Title: Re: foam core
Post by: Bowwild on April 15, 2012, 02:35:00 PM
I hear very mixed reviews--nothing bad but maybe not enough difference to tell? Currently leaning against em.
Title: Re: foam core
Post by: Bjorn on April 15, 2012, 05:27:00 PM
It may depend on who is building, or maybe design................I tried two so far; one thumb level and one thumb down. For now I'm sticking with wood from a bowyer who has been building my bows for years.
Title: Re: foam core
Post by: JRY309 on April 15, 2012, 05:35:00 PM
I love my foam cored & carbon Zipper ZSR,smooth,fast and quiet.I also have a Shrew Model T with carbon & foam cores and a Shawnee with carbon & foam limbs.All are excellent performing bows.I feel they are worth the money.